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International Scout Notes – Thursday

Eden Hazard’s recovery from injury moves up a gear with a scoring return for Belgium, while Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino gets the night off but his (current) club-mate Philippe Coutinho features and is among the goals in Brazil.

Here are the notes from the international break’s first night of action.

Hazard steps up recovery

Depending on which newspaper you read, Belgium boss Roberto Martinez’s decision to pick Eden Hazard against Gibraltar was either a blessing or a disaster for Chelsea.

The midfield star is nearing full fitness following an ankle injury and, having come through a run-out for Chelsea’s U23 side, an international start was the logical next step for some, a step too soon for others.

In the end, it was a positive step for the player himself, who captained the side and contributed a goal and an assist in a 77-minute appearance.

Romelu Lukaku scored a hat-trick, including a penalty, while Kevin De Bruyne provided an assist in a 9-0 romp that means Belgium can confirm their World Cup qualification with a win in Greece on Sunday evening.

How involved Hazard is in that rather more testing match remains to be seen, but Chelsea manager Antonio Conte spoke this week of the need to ease his player back into domestic duties. Meanwhile Hazard himself stated post-match that he felt ready to play his part against the Greeks

“I’m happy that I’m back on the pitch. I feel good. I think I’m ready for Greece, but the coach will decide”

Chelsea travel to Leicester City in Gameweek 4 before facing tough home matches with Arsenal and Man City prior to the second international break at the end of September.

That schedule – and the likelihood he will be eased back into Premier League action – will probably dampen short-term interest in Hazard (10.5), who is still owned by 1.4% of Fantasy Premier League managers despite his summer-long injury lay-off.

A rather more welcoming set of fixtures starts in Gameweek 8 with a trip to Crystal Palace, which would seem to be the more logical time to be considering Hazard for our Fantasy teams.

The Belgian side was packed with Premier League talent. Joining Hazard, Lukaku and De Bruyne were Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, Man City centre-back Vincent Kompany and Spurs defenders Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld, with team-mate Mousa Dembele introduced at half-time.

Firmino gets a rest, Coutinho gets a game

Only two FPL forwards currently enjoy higher ownership than Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino, with 28.7% buying into the budget charms of West Ham’s Javier Hernandez and a massive 58.2% backing Man United’s Lukaku.

The 27.5% who own Firmino will have been happy to see their man remain on the bench as Brazil eased to a 2-0 win over Ecuador in which team-mate Philippe Coutinho scored the second goal.

The midfielder has been sidelined at Anfield, supposedly with a back injury, but was fit enough to enter the fray in the second half and then get on the scoresheet from a Gabriel Jesus assist.

While Coutinho has played no part in Liverpool’s season as his potential move to Barcelona rumbles on all the way through to tonight’s closure of the Spanish transfer window, Firmino has been an ever-present.

And after five straight starts for the Reds, from which he’s produced three goals and as many assists, his FPL ownership base might have feared a touch of early-season burn-out should he have figured prominently against both Ecuador and on Tuesday away at Colombia.

But with Brazil’s World Cup qualification already assured, national coach Tite has the luxury of being able to tinker with his team and rest key members of his squad while he’s about it.

Liverpool return to domestic action with a Gameweek 4 trip to Man City. They will also travel to Leicester and Newcastle and entertain Burnley before October’s international break.

Firmino looks likely to be relatively fresh for that run, although rotation looks inevitable when you also factor in Liverpool’s two Champions League fixtures in September.

The Reds host Sevilla between Gameweeks 4 and 5, while Gameweeks 6 and 7 sandwich a trip to Spartak Moscow.

Chelsea winger Willian did feature against Ecuador, setting up the first goal and playing 84 minutes, while Man City pair Fernandinho and Ederson were unused subs.

Elsewhere…

Alexis Sanchez’s day was worsened by Chile’s humbling 3-0 home defeat to Paraguay. The still-Arsenal man played the full 90 minutes and will now aim to recover ahead of a clash in Bolivia on Tuesday, before a return for the Gunners’ Gameweek 4 meeting with Bournemouth.

Huddersfield’s Australian international Aaron Mooy – owned by 11.6% – missed the 2-0 defeat in Japan through illness, but will hope to feature in the Socceroos’ vital World Cup qualifier on Tuesday against Thailand.

Arsenal defender Sead Kolasinac set up Bosnia and Herzegovina’s second goal in Cyprus but ended up on the losing side in a 3-2 thriller, while his club-mate Olivier Giroud provided an assist for France as Les Bleus strolled past Holland 4-0. Fellow Gunner Alexandre Lacazette was given a 10-minute run-out from the bench.

For Holland, Southampton’s Wesley Hoedt and Crystal Palace’s Timothy Fosu-Mensah earned 90 minutes, with the latter making an impressive international debut.

Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva earned an assist in a 90-minute appearance as Portugal ran out 5-1 winners over the Faroe Islands.

Finally, Stoke City midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri was also among the assists as Switzerland laboured to a 3-0 win over the not-so mighty Andorra.

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  1. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Costa is sad at Chelsea
    Pokémon trainer uses Thunder Stone on Costa
    Costa evolved into Zappacosta
    Happy Zappacosta

    Heard this is fact

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      What a load of pokeballocks 😀

  2. On The Up
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    WC team

    Foster
    Alonso Bavies Jones
    Pogba Miki Eriksen Alli Salah
    Vardy Fermino

    Subs aren't great but I never have luck with them amywsy

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Looks good but maybe lacks a reliable captaincy option

      1. On The Up
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Agreed that is a problem but the top 7 and alonso are capable of many double figure halls

        1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Less predictable though I think

    2. Podge
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      You obviously started at the back, try picking 2 good strikers 2 good mids and 2 good defs and fitting the others around that.

      1. On The Up
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Agreed I just love the fact there isn't a weak player

  3. Kevin de Blank
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Interesting to see how the Ox fits in at Liverpool.
    I'm guessing he'll be used in midfield

  4. Bring back ole
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Hows this going forward. Please feel free to gave any tips,

    Foster

    Jones, cedric, zanka

    Xhaka, david silva, mane, tadic

    Morata, kane, lukaku

    Bench; elliot, mbemba, Chalobah, rangel

    With 0.2 itb

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Choose one of Kane/Lukaku and get Firmino and then redistribute money to Mid/Def

      1. On The Up
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah not sure on silva tadic xhaka

    2. Dybala10
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Having only 1 long-term playing outfield sub would be a concern as the weeks tick by. Mane is the only real viable option in midfield too, so would personally downgrade a forward to improve.

    3. Podge
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Mids are bad besides mane

    4. Aston-villain
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Weak mids considering the options available....notable exceptions include mikhy, pog, alli, eriksen

    5. tisza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      an example of where having 3 expensive forwards is costing you too much elsewhere. Tadic & xhaka not going to offer enough to cover 3rd striker points - far too many 2/3 point games.
      With CL rotation likely your bench isn't going to offer you anything.
      e.g. i' d take Firmino & Eriksen to outpoint Lukaku & Tadic most times.

  5. Rajveer
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Choose the better combo :-

    A) Morata + Atsu + Luiz + Jones

    Or

    B) Abraham + D.Silva + Alonso + Davies

    1. Podge
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A

      1. Rajveer
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Is it only because of Morata ??

        1. Podge
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Mainly yeh and silva wouldn't be one I'd consider either

          1. Rajveer
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            I think Silva is a good mancity coverage who can be relied upon as he is playing much advanced compared to KDB...and Jesus and Kun have too much of rotation worries over them...

            1. Podge
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Coverage is for defenders

              1. Rajveer
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                City scores a lot of goals and Silva will be in the assists i think...

              2. Rajveer
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                Plus There is the Alonso factor whom I can't afford if I go with Morata

    2. Visionaries
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B

  6. How Mina You
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Do we think that Morata and Lacazette could outscore Kane and Lukaku until GW10?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Could, yes, but would bet on the latter pair.

      In terms of Fantasy, you've got to ask yourself what you can do with the money saved. Spend it wisely and you can more than make up the points difference.

      1. How Mina You
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Enables me to have this team on WC (currently 0.3m short, but will try to downgrade Jones if need be):

        Foster - Elliott
        Alonso - Jones - Cedric - Naughton - Tuanzebe
        Eriksen - Mkhitaryan - Mahrez - Redmond - Chalobah
        Lacazette - Morata - Firmino

        What do you think?

        1. Respect My Authoritah
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Would rather have the expensive pair and no Mahrez

          1. How Mina You
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Fair point

        2. Miguel Sanchez
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Not sure about Mahrez and Redmond. Also, you probably have Tuanzebe cause he is the only 3.9 but he is not a good choice as he hogs a precious Man U spot. What about Alli and Brady for Mahrez and Redmond?

          1. How Mina You
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Valid point - will certainly consider it

    2. Dybala10
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Probably not and would be bold to have two new forwards to the league. You need at least one of Kane or Lukaku.

    3. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I don't

    4. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Difficult to tell this week to be fair, but I think in the long run from GW6 the former are definitely a pair I'd be looking at, with Morata's fixtures from GW7 something to behold and Laca having a good trio of fixtures too. Hmm....

  7. Visionaries
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Sterling > ?

    A Willian + 0.8
    B Cesc + 1.0
    C Tadic/Redmond + 1.5
    D Sanches + 2.9

    E Sterling & Mooy > Redmond & Willian -4

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      F Silva

      1. Visionaries
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        0.1 short..
        What about Sterling & Mooy > Redmond & Willian -4?

  8. No_Mo_Salah?
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Maguire more attacking than Fuchs these days?

    1. On The Up
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I would pick him over fuchs

  9. FortunesAlwaysHiding
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Considering Everton didn't sign a striker, could we potentially be looking at Calvert-Lewin as this season's Harry Kane (from gwk6)?

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      They did sign a striker

      1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        A left winger. Sandro not rated. DCL being talked up on their forum boards.

        1. Respect My Authoritah
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Vlasic? No nothing about him, but billed as a forward everywhere I've seen.

          DCL will get good gametime I'm sure. Not really an FPL option though atm

    2. Podge
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      How does... ?...wtf ?!!

  10. Ode
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    What are your thoughts on this:

    Foster
    Naughton Jones Cedric
    Eriksen Salah Pogba Sanchez
    Abraham Firmino Lukaku

    Elliott Cork Wimmer 4.0

  11. steven8991
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Beligum won 9-0 and KDB did not register even a single goal or assist.

    That boy should be excluded from every FPL manager squad.

    1. KGFC
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      He got one assist. But that doesn't change the fact that he is not value for money.

    2. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      He got an assist

    3. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Thought he got 2 assists

    4. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Assisted the 8th goal for Meunier.

      But he needs to be dropped for sure. He's a 10.0 that has output equivalent to a 5.0 in the quarterback role. No thanks

  12. pakornk
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    whatever happened to Payet? Just fell off the planet as soon as he went back to Marseille?

  13. Qaiss
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Eriksen or Salah? Currently have Alli and Firmino in my team but I'm not sure who to double up on.

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Eriksen for me

    2. Podge
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Salah I reckon

    3. BrutalLogiC
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      prob Salah since you got Alli and the extra 0.5 (?) will come in handy

    4. Pirlø's Pen
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Salah

    5. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers all

    6. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Salah probably - do you need to make a move? Who are you replacing?

      1. Qaiss
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Im on the wildcard. Currently front 7 is:

        Salah/Eriksen - Pogba - Alli - Atsu

        Firmino - Lacazette (when his price goes down) - Lukaku

        1. Qaiss
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Do like the idea of having double Spurs just in case Kane goes mad and I sort of wont lose out providing Alli and Eriksen assist him.

        2. Individual
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Oh I see. Erm, I mean Salah seems to be getting in the goals which indicates a higher ceiling than Eriksen if we take the two of them in isolation, they're looking pretty potent at the moment are Liverpool, so I'd reckon the Egyptian

          I've got Alli over Eriksen at this stage, explosive returns ftw

  14. Fantasy Football Friend!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Bony priced at 6.0. Season keeper?

    1. KGFC
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Too early imo... I think Clement's news conference will throw more light. Hold until then.

    2. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Lol, a bit early to even take a punt tbh. Will he even start? Is he any good now?

    3. Rinseboy
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      defo one to monitor!

    4. tisza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      wait - done nothing for 3 seasons (except maybe eat too much!!)

    5. Ghost Ship
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      real enigma. City I can understand as he was never very mobile but what on earth happened to him at Stoke.

    6. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      One I'm monitoring - have Gabbi and will keep for the next game but after that he could go... 1 shot only last game haha

  15. Kane-harry Island
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Wayne arrested for drink-driving. What is the consequence of that fpl wise

    1. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      He'll sure get you some pints ?

      1. Kane-harry Island
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Pompel, Fpl wise?

        1. Pompel
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          On a serious note - as long as he doesn't have to do time, nothing I would assume. Not a bad pick as Everton fixtures ease up, I guess.

          1. Kane-harry Island
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Good take Pompel. I hope the risk of being suspended by everton is ruled out too

    2. KGFC
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Really? Any idea is he gonna be out for sometime? DLC becomes prime if so.

      1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Just made a post about DCL. I think personally he's one to look out for.

        1. KGFC
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          True man. I think he is the best value @ 5m - better than Atsu or Ayew or even Abraham at 5.5m.

          Hope RK gives him more play time.

    3. Ghost Ship
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      not a lot I expect. good to see him looking after himself.

      1. Kane-harry Island
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        😆 it's not looking after yourself when you're also driving?

        1. Ghost Ship
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          getting a taxi is dangerous these days with all those unlicensed drivers.

          1. Kane-harry Island
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Yea true. Let's wish luck!

  16. Maikhol
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Any advice much appreciated, where can I strengthen? Im on wc

    Foster
    Trippier-Alonso-Cedric-Hegazi
    Hazard-Pogba-Alli
    Lukaku-Firmino-Chicharito

    Elliot-Carroll-Mbemba-RLC

    1. Podge
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Don't think double Chelsea is needed with their next 4 fixtures

    2. Dybala10
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Looks good aside from Trippier.

      1. Maikhol
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks, maybe i do trippier-> bailly then

        1. Dybala10
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          I'd be wary just because the fixtures toughen slightly. Depending how long term you are looking, either double up on Southampton or look at Everton/Leicester.

    3. moz_1983
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Hegazi's game-time may be limited once Evans returns.

      1. Maikhol
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        So who is the most nailed wba def, Dawson maybe?

  17. Ghost Ship
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Courtois, Kompany, Vertongen, Alderweireld, Dembele, de Bruyne, Hazard, Lukaku, Benteke

    How has a small country like Belgium produced that team? Lessons to be learnt there.

    1. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      The other things they're known for is good beer and chocolate, so got to be some connection there

      1. Ghost Ship
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        good point(s)

    2. Aston-villain
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Giving passports out like sweets

      1. Ghost Ship
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Of those players, only benteke was born outside belgium.

    3. Lazaretti
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Carrasco, Fellaini, Mirallas, Chadli, Witsel and continues...

  18. Sjaugen
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Going for some goals from Kane vs Malta to save the 12.5 price

    1. Astronautovic
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Hope so

  19. Pirlø's Pen
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone else think Lacazette looks gold for the next 4?

    BOU, BRI & WBA. Surely he'll notch.

    Is it worth swapping him in for Jesus?

    1. Ghost Ship
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      the same guy who started on the bench last week?

      1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Do you think he'll be a flop?

        1. Ghost Ship
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          flop? no. Gold? not sure.

      2. Qaiss
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        He won't be on the bench again

        1. Ghost Ship
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          let's see. Probably not but might be Giroud's turn. Point is we don't really know.

    2. Konstaapeli
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Sure looks so, but Wenger might try to prove some weird point and play Welbeck instead.

    3. Boris Bodega
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I said this pre-season, I cannot see how Lacazette is that much superior to Welbeck, and apparently neither can Arsene.

      1. Konstaapeli
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Well, Laca knows how to finish. There's that.

        1. Boris Bodega
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          He does, but he can't finish if he's not on the pitch.

    4. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Bournemouth to keep first clean sheet of the season as Wenger starts Welbeck, and Sanchez drops to RWB to replace the Ox

    5. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Lacazette will start. Just depends on whether you want to risk him. Personally, I'm captaining him this week.

      1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Might be somewhat biased? 😉

        1. Qaiss
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Just a bit 😉

      2. Boris Bodega
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        I've just sold him. Clearly a massive rotation threat there.

        1. Qaiss
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Nope. Record signing. Highest earner at the club. Wouldn't look into it too much, Wenger knows if Lacazette doesn't start, the fans will be unhappy. Liverpool away was a mistake on Wenger's behalf and he won't do it again.

          1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            No idea what Wenger was thinking of leaving Lac and Kola on the bench like that.

            1. Qaiss
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Me neither. Wenger makes too many stupid decisions like that.

    6. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Won't be benched again for sure.

      Do you want to remove Jesus after he scored? Not sure I follow that logic - form over fixtures surely

      1. Pirlø's Pen
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Aye, maybe best not.

        I just have a gut feeling he'll do well over the next few, admittedly, it's sometimes wise not to follow your gut and just stick with what you've got. Captaincy for next week is also something which I think makes him viable next week and a pretty decent differential.

  20. Community Writer of the Month Vote - August
    J0E
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Its that time again to vote for your favourite community writer of the past month.

    All you have to do is mention the name of the author who was your favourite for August in the comment section of this hot topic

    All can be found here. http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/category/community-submissions/

    As a reminder here are some of those who submitted during August

    Top Marx – Career Hall of Fame reviews

    Red Arrows - Points per game per million in serach of value

    Firetog – Fixed cost and player value analysis and Predicting the performance of the promoted sides

    AceKn1ght – should have done better analysis

    Ownership watch - Milvus

    Niemi – Fantasy Eliterserien previews

    Pav a Nice Day – FPL draft advice on the waiver wire

    The Cisco kid – making draft leagues fun

    FPL Poke Player – Tottenham’s homesick blues analysis

    Triggerlips - Information Overload

    Prokoptas- predicting goal scoring performance

    Dr Agubuse - Kdb analysis

    Woolfgang – Is FPL’s fixture classification skewed

    Frankie the Gent – free hit chip revisited

    YTFC_Scrratch – Following the Herd

    FPL chief – best three Southampton options

    Hutch James – Wisdom of the crowd

    1. Ghost Ship
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      obviously I've read all of them

    2. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Many thanks to all these guys ... 'Top Marx' !

    3. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Enjoyed all of the ones that I've read but Top Marx for me

    4. Podge
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Red arrows

    5. Heels_Over_Head
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Frankie The Gent

    6. In FPHell
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Top marx, but really appreciate all the community articles!

    7. Samurai Blue
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks all! Top Marx.

    8. Shultan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Red arrows

    9. Kevin de Blank
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      FPLFPL Poke Player

    10. orangetruck
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      hutch james

    11. RedLightning
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Prokoptas.

    12. Dreams
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Trigger Lips.

    13. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Triggerlips

    14. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Top Marx

    15. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Prokoptas

    16. Darth_Krid
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Enjoyed reading them all, but love Top Marx's series, so he gets my vote!

    17. Kryten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Topmarx (red arrow second)

    18. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Niemi

    19. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Prokoptas - outstanding

    20. Numb
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      My vote goes to Dr Agabuse for his "Attack minded De Bruyne looks Essential" article.

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        😆

        1. Numb
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Well, I thought it was very deep

      2. Numb
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        In light of Mark's post, I'll change my vote to Red Arrows - that was an interesting concept. Anything but Top Marx's brutal exposé of my terrible start to the season 🙁 😉

        1. Mark
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 17 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah, I was looking forward to being part of Top Marx's articles but none of us are covering ourselves in glory. Jay and Peter are simmering above "respectable" I guess. I'd certainly swap.

          1. Numb
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            I think I'm about to get a big drop in the HOF at the next live update and then it'll be a long road back, it's very unforgiving! That said, the articles are good!

    21. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Prokoptas.

    22. Costa's Counsellor
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Red Arrows for me. Excellent stuff.

    23. André94PT
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Prokoptas

    24. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Top Marx

      1. Costa's Counsellor
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Naaah

      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      👏 You 👏 Should 👏 Pay 👏 All 👏 Of 👏 Your 👏 Writers 👏

      1. Mark
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 17 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Sent you an email detailing our policy and changes. Happy to discuss further on there.

        Basically, every article commissioned by us is paid - that's every article that gets posted via our home page. Community articles are currently not commissioned, they are volunteered by the community. Anyway, I've outlined a possible change in my email.

        As you'll appreciate, this is quite literally "my business" so not a topic to be discussed here, particularly on a thread I want to keep for legitimate article voting. Thanks.

    25. BabyB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Fpl poke player

    26. Diva
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Firetog, for fixed costs and player value. Whatever the merits or otherwise of the mathematical model used, the article made me look at FPL from a different perspective and that's not a common experience these days.

    27. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Ok, I’ve tidied up this thread this morning.

      The “ironic” voting has got out of hand, it’s escalated and a block vote has hijacked the process. This is unfair to both Dr Agabuse and the other writers who contributed excellent articles last month.

      An email will be sent to Dr Agubuse this morning, as will an Amazon voucher.

      So no further votes for his article will be accepted from this point on and the vote continues.

      We will also remove any discussion on this event and any further attempts or anything we deem as an attempt to disrupt the vote.

      Further emails to users involved have been sent but if any others wants to raise a point or query this, they can email me at mark@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk and I’ll respond in person later today. Thanks.

      1. John t penguin
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Can I get another vote then?

        1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Brexit means Brexit

    28. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      My vote was genuine but I'll now vote for Red Arrows if votes for him are allowed?

  21. Aston-villain
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Should I keep or sell willian?
    Im thinking koalsinac+willian to pogba+4.8defender (-4)

    1. Konstaapeli
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      There's more than good change Kola will take the LWB spot now the Ox is gone. I'd hold on to him with those fixtures.

    2. Astronautovic
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Just sell willian

    3. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Hmm with AOC gone now Kola will surely take the LWB role - I'd not be sure about dropping him ahead of Bournemouth home

    4. Podge
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I captained Kola

    5. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Good moves Poges will rise soon..

  22. Astronautovic
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    What to do
    A) fraser to knockaert
    B) valencia to alonso

    1. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Neither for now, wait til IB is over. Fraser has already dropped so zilch to gain from making the move rn.

      A I'd say. Valencia got all 3 bp last game out, not sure why you'd want to remove him for Alonso over getting rid of Fraser (I'm probably going to move in Brady, but I'm tempted to give Tommy C another run out and not take the hit)

      1. Astronautovic
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks u so much

    2. orangetruck
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Agree with Indivual...hold for the moment.
      Valencia a great shout for next match.
      I also think Brady a better shout than Knockaert fwiw

      1. Astronautovic
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks

  23. lugalooch
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Foster, Elliot
    Jones, Cedric, BDavies, Francis, Mbemba
    Salah, Mhiki, Willian, Eriksen, RLC
    Lukaku, Jesus, Chicharito

    Concerned that Hazard return will affect willian so should I ...
    a) Willian + Jones > Atsu + Alonso (-4)
    b) Willian + Chicha > Brady + Firmino (-4)
    c) Willian + Jesus > Atsu + Kane (-4)
    d) Willian > Mooy/Brady (and keep the leftover cash)

    1. Astronautovic
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A b c r all great options
      If i have to decide i would do c

    2. Podge
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      D for now, nice options

  24. Visionaries
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Who'd you start?

    A Mee - home to CRY
    B Bavies - away to EVE

    1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Both. B always got a bit of attacking threat. A because Palace look crap

      1. Visionaries
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        If I Play both it means I'll have to hold on to Sterling (bench) another week? You reckon it's the way to go?

        1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Hmm maybe not then. Of the two I'd play Mee I think

  25. It’s a Knockaert
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Is jones nailed?
    Is Carroll nailed?
    Is Davies nailed?
    Morata or firmino?

    1. Podge
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Yes
      No
      Ish
      Firm or both

    2. Patty
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Yes
      Probably not
      Likely
      Morata if you have Salah/Mane

    3. james_lebron
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Yes
      imo Yes
      For now
      Firm

  26. rdamjan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Newcastle sign new GK or its Elliot still 1st choice?

    1. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      didn't buy one.
      Sold one.

      Elliot nailed.

      1. Il Papera
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Krul could even start at Brighton? Ryan has been shakey. How I'd love two 4.0 keepers!

  27. Il Papera
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Wildcard efforts, didn't think I'd consider no Lukaku or Kane or Sanchez or KDB at this point in the season/any point in life but things change:

    DeGea Elliot
    Alonso Hegazi Dunk Mbemba 4.0
    Pogba Mkhitaryan Mane Alli Hazard
    Firmino Chicarito Abraham

    Options are:
    Morata & Knockaert over Haz & Abraham
    ... but I think Hazard on pens will be the difference.

    Any thoughts?

    1. Podge
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Prefer the morata knockeart option, nice team

  28. Patty
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    A. Ramsey > Salah -4 0.3ITB
    B. JWP > Antonio/Tadic/Phillips -4 0.3/1.3/1.8ITB

    1. orangetruck
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      hmm...JWP is a bigger issue in your team as he probably wont start.
      Liverpool have city...and Arsenal have Bournemouth...I'd almost be inclined to keep Ramsey for this fixture even though I think Salah a great shout

  29. pakornk
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    So if I understand correctly if Kane doesn't score any in these international games, he will drop in price?

  30. Az
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Captaincy choice is tough for after the ITL's...

    Mine is currently on Chicharito and WHM are beyond terrible.
    No one standing out!

    1. Podge
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I'm on Kolasinac 😯
      Considering Mee too.

      1. Chenku╰☆╮
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Never captain a defender

    2. Dybala10
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Thinking a Liverpool punt considering you'd guess goals vs Man City.

      Lukaku would be safe option but Stoke playing a back 5 and it's away. Hmm.